Williams had eight tackles against the Lions on July 31, marking a clear sign the opposition was picking on him.

He never played another game for the Green and Gold.

The writing appeared to be on the wall last week when the Esks airlifted defensive back Airabin Justin into camp and immediately placed him on the roster, keeping Williams off the roster in Thursday's win against Saskatchewan.

"Right now we have got enough (players) in the back end," said Maciocia.